topic Re: Copper wire in put channel 1 broke off. How to repair? in Sky Q

Copper wire in put channel 1 broke off. How to repair?

Rara-Avis — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:51:31 GMT

Can't see how to remove collar to extend copper wire

Re: Copper wire in put channel 1 broke off. How to repair?

nigea99 — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:57:20 GMT

@Rara-Avis wrote:

Can't see how to remove collar to extend copper wire

I am not too sure why you are wanting to remove the F-Connector if you are wanting to extend as the best way to extend is to use an F-F connector

F Connectors

If you do need to remove it probably easiest is to just cut the cable

If making your own extension cable this video may also help:

Fitting an F-Connector

Re: Copper wire in put channel 1 broke off. How to repair?

Rara-Avis — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:24:09 GMT

Not wanting to extend. The copper wire bent & broke off when I bent it back. I was reconnecting my Q box after decorating.

Re: Copper wire in put channel 1 broke off. How to repair?

TimmyBGood — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:33:40 GMT

@Rara-Avis

As @nigea99 indicated there are multiple videos on YouTube showing how to attach F-connectors to coaxial cable.

If you have crimped F-connectors then you may need to replace these with twist-on hardware: this costs about £1

Re: Copper wire in put channel 1 broke off. How to repair?

TimmyBGood — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:35:17 GMT

@Rara-Avis

Note that you could book Sky to resolve the issue: you'd be waiting for an installer and they could legitimately charge you for the job (typically £65)